Carol P. LeClaire


LeClaire, Carol P. (Pekarske) Current Pewaukee and former Milwaukee resident, passed away at the age of 77 years on Monday, January 3, 2011, in Wauwatosa, WI, with her family by her side. Carol was born February 2, 1933, in Milwaukee, WI, to the late John and Anita (Starzak) Pekarske. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, John; three sons, Philip (Barbara), John (Liza), and Michael (Donna); her seven grandchildren Madeleine, John, Philip, Sydney, Rachel, Michael, and John; sister Phyllis DiFore; sister-in-laws Ruth LeClaire and Shirley Pekarske; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother Robert and sister Joan Pekarske, dear mother-in-Law, Martha LeClaire and brother-in-law, William LeClaire. Carol enjoyed a full life as a wife and mother, with a strong family and many, many friends. Carol was devoted to helping others and was extremely proud of her loving family. She had been a long time employee of Park Bank in Milwaukee, and a leader of several community organizations. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 PM on Thursday, January 6, 2011, with a Celebration of Life Memorial Service at 7:00 PM, at the Funeral Home. Private interment will take place at Wisconsin Memorial Park Cemetery in Brookfield, WI. Memorials in Carol's name may be made to the charity of your choice. The family extends heartfelt thanks to Community Memorial and Froedtert Hospitals' Cardiac, Neurology and Palliative staffs, for their loving and compassionate care.

Published in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from January 4 to January 5, 2011